Sketchy domains try to trick Ukraine supporters out of would-be donations
Scammers and other bad actors are once again up to their old tricks in search of ill-gotten profits, and this time they've set their sights on Ukraine. In order to take advantage of the ongoing war in the country, they're using an old, reliable tool.....»»
How thinking about death—mortality salience—drives early Halloween shopping and retail trends
It's becoming as much of a tradition as costumed trick-or-treaters and skeletons crawling across lawns studded with cardboard gravestones: candy corn and jumbo bags of Snickers start popping up on grocery store shelves a few weeks after Independence.....»»
Ukraine recap: Drone warfare brings new phase to battlefront
Like many people, I first encountered drones when they looked like toys, something fun to play with and be entertained by. Not long afterward, I was waiting for a boat on my commute to work, and a drone hovered overhead, not far above me, and with no.....»»
Scientists modify citrus pectin with induced electric field
Pectin, a natural and nontoxic acidic polysaccharide, is widely found in the primary cell wall and inner layer of terrestrial higher plants. The main domains of pectin are homogalacturonan and rhamnogalacturonan I, which contribute to the complexity.....»»
A world mired in conflict calls for international tribunals that play multiple roles
The International Court of Justice in The Hague has been busier than ever in recent years: it has been asked to render judgments and issue advisory opinions on conflicts in Gaza, Ukraine and Myanmar, among others, and it settles border disputes all o.....»»
Apple is replaying its Jony Ive trick to manage Maestri’s departure
Apple yesterday announced Luca Maestri’s upcoming departure from his long-held role as the company’s chief financial officer (CFO), with the relatively unknown Kevan Parekh replacing him. It’s no coincidence that Apple made the announcement.....»»
Adversaries love bots, short-lived IP addresses, out-of-band domains
Fastly found 91% of cyberattacks – up from 69% in 2023 – targeted multiple customers using mass scanning techniques to uncover and exploit software vulnerabilities, revealing an alarming trend in attacks spreading across a broader target base. In.....»»
Novel technique allows malicious apps to escape iOS and Android guardrails
Web-based apps escape iOS "Walled Garden" and Android side-loading protections. Enlarge (credit: Getty Images) Phishers are using a novel technique to trick iOS and Android users into installing malicious apps that bypas.....»»
Study finds European attitudes shifted after Ukraine invasion
An ongoing survey captures how the Russian invasion of Ukraine affected attitudes in European countries not directly involved in the conflict......»»
A European lander could return an ice core for a fraction of the cost of Europa Clipper
Cost is a major driving factor in the development of space exploration missions. Any new technology or trick that could lower the cost of a mission makes it much more appealing for mission planners. Therefore, much of NASA's research goes into those.....»»
Apple honors 108 years of the National Park Service with Apple Pay donations
Apple is commemorating the 108th anniversary of the US National Park Service by launching a campaign to raise funds through Apple Pay donations.Apple honors 108 years of the National Park Service with Apple Pay donationsFrom August 19 through August.....»»
Lufthansa is using artificial sharkskin to streamline airplanes
Copying a trick from the animal kingdom can help cut aircraft emissions. Enlarge (credit: Aurich Lawson | Getty Images) Companies are often caught between wanting to cut emissions but also grow profits. But for airlines,.....»»
Apple supports US national parks with Apple Pay donations and upcoming Apple Maps updates
Apple is continuing its yearly tradition of supporting America’s national parks with a week’s worth of donations based on Apple Pay purchases made through its online store. Apple Maps also has topographic hiking trail support arriving this fall a.....»»
Why cricket’s latest bowling technique is so effective against batters
Wind tunnel experiments show how the ball's transverse spin impacts pressure fields. Enlarge / Some cricket bowlers favor keeping the arm horizontal during delivery, the better to trick the batsmen. (credit: Rae Allen/CC BY 2.0).....»»
Apple comes under fire for Patreon commission; ‘degrading its brand’
Apple is coming under fire for its decision to charge a 30% commission on Patreon subscriptions, which will either see creators receive less or supporters charged more. John Gruber said that Apple was degrading its brand, while Macworld accuses th.....»»
Apple forcing Patreon to use in-app purchase system or be removed from App Store
For years, Patreon has been exempt from Apple’s 30% App Store cut for reasons that weren’t entirely clear. But that era is about to end. The popular crowdfunding platform has announced to creators that supporters will need to start using Apple’.....»»
Russian invasion of Ukraine could have lasting impacts on global economy, environment: Study
As the Russian invasion of Ukraine stretches into its third year, international trade has felt the effects as sanctions on Russian exports have expanded. Now researchers have found that the invasion may not only have significant short-term impacts on.....»»
This Windows Update exploit is downright terrifying
A new tool called Windows Downdate can trick your PC into thinking that it's fully patched, all the while exposing you to dangerous vulnerabilities......»»
Microsoft 365 anti-phishing alert “erased” with one simple trick
Attackers looking for a way into organizations using Microsoft 365 can make an alert identifying unsolicited (and thus potential phishing) emails “disappear”. “When an Outlook user receives an e-mail from an address they don’t typ.....»»
Ukraine pierces Russian border, triggering fierce clashes
Ukraine pierces Russian border, triggering fierce clashes.....»»
Russia warns Ukraine: peace terms will only get worse
Russia warns Ukraine: peace terms will only get worse.....»»